Business Development Specialist – Saudi Arabia

About the role

Wafy is seeking a proactive Business Development Specialist to expand its partner network across Saudi Arabia’s vibrant entertainment, tourism and lifestyle sectors. You will play a key role in identifying new opportunities, building relationships and supporting the commercial team with a strong pipeline of qualified prospects.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new vendor opportunities within the entertainment, tourism and lifestyle markets.
• Develop and nurture relationships with potential partners, representing Wafy at industry events and conferences.
• Maintain a healthy pipeline of high‑quality opportunities and provide regular updates to the commercial team.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align partnership strategies with business goals.
• Track market trends and competitor activities to inform growth strategies.

Required profile

• 2–4 years of experience in business development, sales or commercial roles in Saudi Arabia.
• Excellent relationship‑building and communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Highly organized, proactive and persistent with strong follow‑up abilities.
• Prior experience in the entertainment, tourism, hospitality or lifestyle sectors is strongly preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot.